• Team
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Submit Guest Post
Nilsen Report
  • Home
  • TORONTO
  • MONTREAL
  • VANCOUVER
  • QUEBEC CITY
  • HAMILTON
  • BEST RATED
  • News
    • Brand Post
    • International
    • Canada
    • Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Health
  • Home
  • TORONTO
  • MONTREAL
  • VANCOUVER
  • QUEBEC CITY
  • HAMILTON
  • BEST RATED
  • News
    • Brand Post
    • International
    • Canada
    • Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Health
No Result
View All Result
Morning News
No Result
View All Result

Why Is Gambling Becoming More Popular in Pop Culture?

Harsha by Harsha
October 11, 2021
in News
0
Why Is Gambling Becoming More Popular in Pop Culture?
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Over the past few years, the way we watch movies and TV shows have changed. Now we have streaming services, and we get to decide what we want to see, not what a TV station decides to air. Without censorship and program policies we have all started to stumble upon shows that one way or another have something to do with gambling. Of course, casinos and gamblers have always been featured in entertainment, but I guess now we get to see just how often that happens.

Take for example Squid Game, a new Netflix show that everyone is talking about. It’s really the gambling habits of the main character that propel the story forward. So, let’s see why gambling is so heavily used in movies and TV series. 

READ ALSO

Black Summer Season 3: Release Date, Cast & Plot

Long Slow Exhale Season 2: Renewal Status, Release date and other updates

Owning Mahowny

One of the more liberal countries in terms of gambling laws is definitely Canada. Although they do have a lot of restrictions when it comes to domestic operators, their laws don’t prohibit these activities. There are lots of Canadian online casinos that are owned by foreigners and that offer amazing content, like slots, poker, and blackjack to Canadian citizens. Coincidentally one of the best movies ever made in Canada is about gambling and casinos and it’s called Owning Mahowny. This movie is also based on a true story.

This movie really does gambling addiction justice. It shows just how dangerous it can be and why it’s so seductive. However, it also does not reduce the protagonist to a mere addict, in fact, it’s the exact opposite. He is someone who is incredibly skilled and can be extremely calculated, someone who knows how to navigate that system. Meaning, he is an incredibly layered person, and that’s what the audience likes. 

Gambling as Tool for Character Development

It’s not too uncommon for gambling to be integral to the plot of the movie or a show. However, these gambling movies tend to look cliche, or as some would say, you always know how a gambling movie will end or develop. Due to this predictability, producers tend to choose a different direction and just make characters gamblers. This can be a great detail that still provides some sort of mystery.

A character who loves to gamble can be a few things. He or she can be an addict, someone who is reckless, greedy, someone who thrives under pressure, incredibly intelligent, or someone who struggles financially. They can also be an incredibly lucky person, a con artist, or someone with a rebellious streak. This really saves up a lot of time for the producers to tell you more about this character as it builds upon common knowledge of that psychological profile. 

In other words, it can be a relevant detail that makes the story more engaging, and that can make that character more relatable. After all, gambling is a pretty popular hobby, and people play casino games for all sorts of reasons. It also can create some incredibly tense and enticing situations in the movie, which is always a good thing if you are making a thriller, action, or drama. 

We should also remember that art is there to mimic life or nature. So, it’s not that shows are there to promote gambling, it’s the popularity of the hobby that makes it relevant. Meaning, because there are a lot of casino goers out there, this type of character is often used in a story.

 Lots of Today’s Role Models are Gamblers  

Celebrities and athletes are another reason why gambling is so prevalent in the mainstream media. These people are role models and paparazzi tend to follow them around. So, it’s not uncommon for these journalists or photographers to catch the celebrity they are tailing in a casino. Additionally, lots of celebrities or athletes are quite open about this hobby.  

Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad and Christiano Ronaldo appeared and played poker together on a show. Conor McGregor, the world’s highest-paying athlete also loves to gamble and even bought an extremely expensive watch that looks like a roulette. Michael Jordan loves to place massive bets on golf. Charles Barkley frequently visits casinos. The examples go on and on. Additionally, these celebrities often have a side-gig as brand ambassadors for sports betting operators so they are frequently featured on gambling sites. 

Conclusion

As you can see there are multiple reasons why gambling is more frequently featured in pop culture. It’s an effective and interesting element for storytelling. It’s there because the hobby itself is really popular, and because a lot of people who are famous in pop culture love to gamble. Although it’s fun and entertaining it’s important to remember that you need to be responsible when engaging in this hobby. It does have the potential to cause problems, but if we all behave like grown-ups there is no reason for concern. 

Related

Related Posts

black summer season 3
Entertainment

Black Summer Season 3: Release Date, Cast & Plot

May 16, 2022
long slow
Entertainment

Long Slow Exhale Season 2: Renewal Status, Release date and other updates

May 15, 2022
julia
Entertainment

Julia Season 2: Release date, Cast, Plot and updates

May 15, 2022
Merlin season 6
Entertainment

Merlin season 6: Release Date, Cast & Plot

May 14, 2022
Entertainment

Goblin Slayer is Renewed for Season two- Here’s Everything to Know

May 14, 2022
kickass 3
Entertainment

Kick-Ass 3: When Matthew Vaughn Plans to Drop it?

May 14, 2022
Next Post
What to Watch? Most Promising TV Series of 2022

What to Watch? Most Promising TV Series of 2022

Popular News

poldark season 6

Poldark season 6: Release Date, Cast & Plot

May 14, 2022
star vs the forces

Star vs The Forces of Evil 5: Release Date, Cast & Plot

May 14, 2022
plastic memories

Plastic Memories Season 2: Release Date, Cast & Plot

May 14, 2022
pandemic legacy season3

Pandemic Legacy Season 3: All You Need To Know

May 14, 2022

EDITOR'S PICK

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest 2018 – Rumours Guide

February 8, 2018
Stranger Things Season 4: What to Expect?

Everything to Know about Eternals: Release Date, Cast & Plot

September 20, 2021
The role of social masks for a student: why it’s OK to be different

The role of social masks for a student: why it’s OK to be different

January 24, 2022
Emily in Paris Season 2: Release Date, Cast & Plot

Emily in Paris Season 2: Release Date, Cast & Plot

September 3, 2021

About

Nilsen Report is an independent publication house which believes in bringing light to the latest News. We have explored nooks and corners of the world . This blog has well-crafted articles explaining the need-to-knows about the things happening around the globe.

Follow us

Categories

  • BEST RATED
  • Canada
  • Cover
  • Cover 2019
  • Design
  • Entertainment
  • Events Toronto
  • Fashion
  • Festival Season 18
  • forex
  • Games
  • HAMILTON
  • Health
  • Hip Hop
  • Home 10
  • International
  • Interviews
  • LifeStyle
  • MONTREAL
  • Movies
  • Music
  • News
  • Opinion
  • QUEBEC CITY
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • TORONTO
  • Travel
  • TV Shows/ Web Series
  • Uncategorized
  • VANCOUVER
  • Videogames
  • Viral
  • World Cup 2018

Recent Posts

  • Black Summer Season 3: Release Date, Cast & Plot
  • Long Slow Exhale Season 2: Renewal Status, Release date and other updates
  • Julia Season 2: Release date, Cast, Plot and updates
  • Merlin season 6: Release Date, Cast & Plot
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • TORONTO
  • MONTREAL
  • VANCOUVER
  • QUEBEC CITY
  • HAMILTON
  • BEST RATED
  • News
    • Brand Post
    • International
    • Canada
    • Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Health

© 2022 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

 

Loading Comments...